Guiding Questions:

What are your initial thoughts about the concept of Literacy with ICT (LwICT)?
Important for today's and tomorrow's job markets.
Adding too much to already large curriculum documents.
Professional development is not always available or affordable.


What implementation barriers for LwICT do you foresee at Senior Years?
Access to technology. Time restraints. Combining with curriculum outcomes. Budget decisions. Lack of funds. Lack of professional development opportunities.

What opportunities does LwICT present for Senior Years?
Reflect on the relevancy of your current way of covering the curriculum.
Enhance your technology skills.
Stay updated on current technology.
Discovery new and interesting ways to teach particular topics.


What professional learning is required initially to prepare Senior Years teachers to begin to use the LwICT continuum?
Learn examples of taking a particular area of technology and go through the continuum of LwICT.
Ethical concerns need to be addressed. Copyright issues addressed. Social Implications.


What types of ICT do you currently have in your Senior Years classroom?
Teacher computer with Internet access. Shared projectors and DVD players with teachers on the same floor.

What types of ICT are available to you in your school, but not in your classroom?
Computer labs, digital cameras, video camera, shared printer, scanner,

What subjects and grades do you teach and how do you currently use ICT to enhance student learning?
Grade 9 ICT, Grade 9 Social Studies, Grade 10 Geography
Internet research, presentation software, interactive maps on the web, video,